Saturday, March 16, 2024

Thursday, March 14, 2024

RIVERVIEW ROAD 2024 03 14

 The waiver sheet showed 23 signatures, but the circle count said 21 folks- oh no!  Did we lose 2 people and was my hike leader career about to end????   Turns out two folks had signed twice - lol!  After all that 21 folks hiked along Riverview Road following the Serpent River to the rapids.  We managed to stay close together thanks to our awesome sweeps, Jen and Rodd.  Lovely spring day with a few Canada Geese swimming in the river.  A few people noted they had never been to the rapids, so was an excellent day all around.  Six met for coffee at McDs after - good times!


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THURSDAY MORNING HIKE 2024 03 14

 The weather and conditions were perfect for hiking a snowmachine trail that would make it a truly 'Thursday' hike. The leader proposed  a section just north of the Quirke tailings site, and, after one hiker made a quick footwear change, we were off!   As we started out, it was quickly noted that surfaces hadn't thawed quite yet but we persevered and were rewarded with some welcome (?) challenges (read: some ice,  a water obstacle - which Dave A. promptly tamed, and steep hills - both up and down!).  The softer snow on the side of the trail made all things possible when the going got tough, even without poles.  Hiking on trails in the woods does not have to be put on hold yet, by any means! After conquering our 4th... or 5th? ... hill, we decided that we had mastered it all and turned back toward home.  A lovely spot overlooking the fish hatchery presented itself for our lunch and a pleasant break was enjoyed by all.  The return was made much easier with the warming temperatures (read: better traction).  The trade off was that now mud  was in evidence on some of the south-facing hills - but only enough to get the bottom of our boots dirty.  It had, indeed, been a great day for this Thursday hike!


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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

GENERAL MEETING

 We have Jim Johnston coming to our meeting to give a short presentation on bear encounters. This is very timely info as bears have already been sighted in town.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

HWY 546 ROAD WALK 2024 03 12

March 12 hike was along Hwy 546 from the intersection with 639 to a  small lake that is unofficially called Thunder Boom Lake and then back.
This was a total distance of 10 km
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The weather was good with sunny skies and no wind. 
Ten of us set a brisk pace along Hwy 546. We crossed 3 bridges over the Little White River, the Kendiogami River and Camp Eight Creek.
  It was a rather busy little roadway judging by the number of times we yelled "Car" .

A partridge  or ruffled grouse , pine grosbeaks , chickadees were spotted along the road.  At our lunch spot we heard the thunderous sounds from the ice moving  on the small lake as it melted.  We also found a skeleton of a squirrel near a campfire circle on the lake.  Someone else's lunch, perhaps?

Ten hikers and ten kilometers.  
Two perfect 10's!!

Monday, March 11, 2024

Saturday, March 09, 2024

RIVERVIEW ROAD 2024 03 09

 With Jean Guy helping me with this hike, as I have not been here before, 9 hikers enjoyed a slightly drizzly 6.55 km road walk to Serpent River Falls and beyond, following the Riverview Road.  The river was running high and swiftly which made the falls impressive and beautiful.  We enjoyed a break on the banks of the river where we could enjoy the sights and sounds of the waterfall.  Although the weather was not great, it did not dampen the spirits of the hikers and we all enjoyed the walk, especially with the reward of the waterfall!


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Thursday, March 07, 2024

LITTLE QUIRKE LAKE 2024 03 07

 An early spring was in the air as 10 keeners and 1 Reluctant Rapunzel embarked on a hike to our Little Quirk campsite.  Cleats were very useful, but the snow on the wild side was much reduced from only a few days ago.  One of the snowmobilers built a nice little bridge on the main trail near Duthorne Lake, which was awesome.  The fire was quick and easy due to dry wood, but only one roaster participated.  Much amusement was gained when we conducted a double crossing of a small creek which may have been at it's peak flood for the spring.  Thanks to Keith and Walt for some impromptu trail clearing as well.


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Wednesday, March 06, 2024

WINE FUNDRAISER

 The Wine Fundraiser was a real success.  We sold 162 bottles.  See your e-mails for more details.  THANK YOU to everyone who sold bottles of wine and to those who donated to the fundraising.

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

PLEASE READ

 HIKER CHICKS GET TOGETHER - MARCH 15TH

 

The next get together will take place on March 15th.  We will be going to Waterfalls Lodge for dinner.  If you plan on attending, please RSVP by March 10th to the email sent to you.

 

 

COMMUNITY SHOWCASE - APRIL 6TH - 11 AM - 2 PM - LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

 

We are looking for 2 volunteers from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2 volunteers from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm.  If you can help out, please reply to the e-mail sent to you.

 

 

YARD SALE FUNDRAISER - MAY 25TH - 9am - 2 pm - LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

 

If you can help out, please reply to the e-mail sent to you.  See e-mail sent  to you for more details.